Discover the Timeless Elegance of Fundação da Casa de Mateus

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, you can reach Fundação da Casa de Mateus by taking the A24 motorway towards Vila Real. Once you exit the A24 at the Vila Real exit, follow the signs for Vila Real center. After entering the city, continue on Rua da Alegria until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Rua de Mateus, and follow this road until you see the entrance to Fundação da Casa de Mateus on your right. There is ample parking available on-site.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  For those using public transportation, you can take a bus from major towns in the Douro Valley, like Peso da Régua or Lamego, to Vila Real. The bus station in Vila Real is located a short distance from the city center. Once you arrive at the Vila Real bus station, you can either walk or take a local taxi to Fundação da Casa de Mateus. To walk, head towards Rua de Mateus, and it will take approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, a taxi ride will take about 10 minutes and cost around €8-10.

• Walking

  If you are in Vila Real and prefer to walk, you can reach Fundação da Casa de Mateus on foot. Start from the city center, head towards Rua de Mateus, and follow the signs for about 3 km. The walk should take approximately 30-40 minutes, offering a scenic route through the area.